- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Stacy
Stacy Gooden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in West Virginia with 18 years of experience. She works with young adult issues and a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, and career questions. Stacy also supports people facing pregnancy and childbirth challenges, blended family issues, cancer, and women's concerns.
She uses straightforward, talk-based therapy. Sessions focus on identifying practical patterns and building small changes that fit day-to-day life. Stacy often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to tackle unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also brings client-centered listening and mindfulness practices into sessions when those fit the person's needs.
Many clients begin by naming one or two things they want to change. Stacy helps break those goals into concrete steps and checks progress each week. Conversations can include problem-solving, practicing new reactions, and learning skills to manage stress or strong emotions.
Her background includes a master's degree in clinical psychology and nearly two decades of clinical work in West Virginia. Stacy has experience with individual work and with family and parenting concerns. She works in English and does not accept international clients.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and on supporting their own solutions to problems. This approach suits people who want a conversational, reflective space to sort out decisions or feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice that means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes in behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and certain relationship or work-related problems.
Mindfulness Therapy involves learning simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. It can help when stress, impulsivity, or intense emotions get in the way of daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process aims to match techniques to the person's needs and preferences.
The site notes session formats in the therapist's profile; please confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow quicker check-ins between commitments, and remove travel time. Different formats can suit quieter surroundings, require less bandwidth, or allow a shorter focused session when needed.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, career questions, ADHD, grief, trauma, and other young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, talk-based style that blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing a range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in West Virginia and provides services from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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